Replacing a Black Managers card

issued under Industry Accreditation

You need to
STEP 1: Do you hold any of the following? NO undertake the S/NVQ
(Please note your qualification must relate to your current occupation) route suitable for
experienced Managers,
you DO NOT need to
Academic Professional S/NVQ Overseas attend college
Qualification Body Qualifications
Move on to Step 2
Membership

YES YES YES YES

you may be able you may be able to you may be able If your qualification is determined by Ecctis
to apply for the apply for the to apply for the (previously known as UK NARIC) to be
AQP card PQP card Black Managers card comparable to a UK equivalent, you may be
Move to step 4 Move to step 4 Move to step 4 eligible for the Black Manager card
Move to step 4

STEP 2: Register for S/NVQ route suitable for experienced Managers

Click here to identify the S/NVQ for your occupation.

You DO NOT need to attend college, but you will need to find a provider that can undertake your
assessment which can be achieved using various routes including a professional discussion.

Your provider will guide you on anything you need to provide to complete the S/NVQ.
How to find a provider

STEP 3: Complete your S/NVQ route suitable for experienced Managers

The length of time to completion of the S/NVQ will depend on your experience, the evidence you have to
hand, and the type of assessment method, so ensure you register for your assessment as soon as possible.

If your Industry Accreditation card expires before you have completed your S/NVQ you can apply for
the temporary Red Card for Experienced Technical, Supervisor or Managers.

STEP 4: Apply for your CSCS Card

Visit the CSCS website to start your application today.
Online applications are quick, easy, secure and open 24 hours a day all year.

Please note: If you have a card from any of the CSCS Alliance schemes, please contact your specific scheme.

STEP 5: Claim a CITB grant

Once you have completed your S/NVQ, your employer (or the contractor you work for if you are
self employed) may be able to claim an achievement grant from CITB to help towards the cost.